Ingredients: ( Serves : 6)

• 11/2 cups / 300 gms Black lentils, whole (Sabut urad daal)
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1tsp chili powder
• 2tsp coriander powder
• 2/3rd cup cream (malai)
• 4tsp garlic paste
• 4tsp ginger paste
• 2 green chilies (sliced)
• Salt to taste
• 2/3rd cup tomato puree

Preperation :

Soak lentils for at least 3 hours.
• Add 1.5 litres water to the lentils and cook over low flame till grains split.
• Stir the lentils to mash them. Set aside.
• Heat the butter, fry ginger and garlic pastes. Add green chilies, tomato puree, salt and chili powder. Cook for 2-3 minutes, add the boiled lentils. Cook further for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add chopped coriander and cream (leaving 1tbsp aside).
• Serve hot garnished with reserved cream and accompanied by naan or tandoori roti.